Cataract
Cataracts are a visual impairment that often affects those in
their 60's,
70's or 80's, but can affect individuals of any age. With this
condition,
the natural lens in the eye starts to become cloudy or brown.
As a result,
the lens difuses the light before it hits the retina and vision
becomes
blurry or dark. If left untreated, cataracts can lead to blindness.
The
only treatment available is a surgical procedure.
Cataract surgery is no longer a dreaded experience involving
lengthy
recovery times and restricted activity. In addition to resuming
most normal
activities the day after surgery, today's cataract surgery patients
enjoy
improved quality of life.
Dr. Severin has an assortment of intraocular lens implants to
chose from.
These can be custom fitted to meet your individual needs. Because
of
incredible advances in surgical techniques, instrumentation and
lens
technology, cataract surgery is one of the most successful and
safest
procedures with a success rate of over 90 percent.
Monofocal IOL (Single vision lens implants)
After surgery with traditional single vision monofocal lenses,
most people
experience very good vision at a single focal point - either
near or at
distance. In most cases, the monofocal lens provides good distance
vision
for driving, walking and some everyday activities. However, most
people
receiving single vision monofocal lenses require reading glasses
or
bifocals.
ReZoom™ Multifocal IOL
The ReZoom tm Multifocal lens is a clear, foldable implant made
of a high
refractive index acrylic material. In most cases, this procedure
is
performed through a micro-incision. During the procedure, the
natural lens
is removed and the ReZoom tm lens replaces it. The whole procedure
usually
takes 15 to 45 minutes. Vision is restored immediately in most
cases;
however, vision usually continues to improve in the weeks following
the
procedure.
Multifocal lenses are designed to provide patients who have a
strong desire
for greater independence from glasses or contacts with multifunctional
vision. The ReZoom tm Multifocal Lens has uniquely proportioned
visual
zones that provide it with its major advantages. Each ReZoom
tm Multifocal
lens is divided into five different zones with each zone designed
for
different light and focal distances. Unlike other earlier multifocal
lens
designs, the ReZoom tm Multifocal Lens has proportioned the size
of its
zones to provide for good vision in a range of light conditions.
For
instance, some zones have been designed to offer greater low
light distance
vision support during night driving.
The ReZoom tm Multifocal Intraocular Lenes (IOL) is designed
to provide
patients with the multifunctional vision. The ReZoom tm lens
not only
treats cataracts, but it also turns back the clock to bring back
much of
your ability to see up close and at a distance. For many people
who have
worn glasses or contact lenses most of their lives, the ReZoom
tm Multifocal
lens can mean independence for the first time.
The ReZoom tm Multifocal Lens has a patented new design called
Balanced View
Optics tm Technology. This lens design creates multiple focal
points so you
can see well at a variety of distances, be it near, mid-distance,
or far.
In fact, in clinical studies, 92% of those who received the ReZoom
tm
Multifocal lens reported wearing glasses either "never" or "occasionally."
How to know if the ReZoom tm lens is right for you
If you are diagnosed with cataracts and are experiencing one
or more of the
following symptoms, you may be a candidate for the ReZoom tm
Multifocal
lens:
• Difficulty reading
• Difficulty seeing close objects
• Difficulty seeing to drive, especially at night
• Changing glasses prescriptions
• Needing bi-focals
Frequently Asked
Questions about ReZoom Multifocal Lens Implant
To learn more, ask Dr. Severin about how ReZoom tm Multifocal
may be able to
improve your vision and increase your quality of life.
How age affects your eyes
As we get older, the natural lens of our eyes usually deteriorates
in one of
two ways: presbyopia and cataracts.
Presbyopia
In presbyopic eyes, the natural crystalline lens of the eye
looses its
ability to "accommodate", meaning its ability to switch
from seeing objects
at a distance (one focal point) to seeing near objects (second
focal point).
A result of being presbyopic is having to hold things father
away to read or
a dependence on reading glasses or bifocals. Presbyopia usually
begins
affecting vision around age 40. By age 50, almost everyone has
presbyopia
